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/ VOL. 83 JOHNSTON LETTER. Three Young Soldiers Very Cordially Received D. A. R. Will Observe Flag Day. On Sunday morning at the Bap tist church, among the first arrivals at Sunday School were three young soldier boys. Upon being spoken to, it was found that they were from Texas and were stationed at Camp Hancock, Augusta. They had wanted some recreation and decided on spend ing Sunday at Johnston, though they knew no one here, and they had never been in this part of the State before. They arrived on Saturday afternoon and were at the hotel. The fact that they sought out the house of worship and atended Sunday School, cei'tain ly spoke well for these young gentle men. They were most cordially wel comed and had an escort of at least eight of the Berean class to go to their room for the lesson period. Af ter service many spoke to them and scarcely a one who did not give an invitation to spend the day with them. This the young men greatly appreci ated and the best they could do was to separate, and each go to a home. In the homes where they went they found good cheerand if they felt so lonely as to seek a day of recreation, they were certainly cheerd up and no doubt got a bit of mothering. Mr. John Fleming Marsh has gone to Washington, D. C., to accept a government position, and Mr. Theo - dore Marsh is in Atlanta in the em ploy of the government. Miss Annie Crouch left Wednes day last for Columbia University, New York, to take a post graduate - course in the languages. She has already had a splendid position as teacher offered her. Mrs. Mary Wates has gone to Springfield to visit her daughter, Mrs. David Phillips. Rev. and Mrs. P. E. Monroe of Leesville were guests last week in the home of Mr. Walter Derrick. Little Margaret Payne was quite' ill during last week, suffering from a partial attack of pneumonia. She is now improving. Miss Mary Lewis of Meeting St. visited relatives here last week. Rv. and Mrs. W. P. B. Kinard, Mrs. M. L. Kinard, Miss Cecile Kinard and Calvin Kinard of Greenwood were visitors last w-eek in the home of Mr. M. T. Turner Mrs. M. M. Stewart of Chester is Tisiting her daughter, Mrs. F. M. Boyd. Electric fans have been placed in the sewing rooms of Red Cross Head quarters, which makes it more pleas ant for the sewers, and an electric iron aids in smoothing out the made garments. Miss Rachel Simmons has won a Coker College scholarship and this fall will be among the number from here to attend. Miss Sadye Cohen of New York is the guest of Misses Fannie and Julie Shade. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Walker have gone to Hot Springs, Va. , and while away will visit Mrs. Harry Hamilton and Mrs. Oliver Hamilton, of Middle brooke, Va. Miss Lucile Smith of Newberry has arrived to spend a while in the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. L. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. James White, Mrs. Gould and children and Miss Hallie White made a car trip last week in Georgia visiting relatives. Miss Luella Howard has gone to Charlotte, N. C. to visit her uncle, David Strother, who has been trans ferred there from an aviation field in Texas. Miss Clare Richardson of Waco, Texas is expected this week to visit Mrs. David Howard. On last Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock Miss Sadie Lee Bruce, the daughter of Mrs. Hattie Bruce, be came the bride of Mr. J. M. Posey, the happy event taking place in the home of the bride, Rev. W. S. Brooke officiating, being assisted by Rev. Kinard. The wedding march was played by the bride's sister, Miss Ja mie Bruce, and as the first notes sounded the maid of honor, Miss Ros alind McQuay entered and stood near the improvised altar of ferns and flowers. She wore a costume of white crepe meteor and carried an armful of pink Killarney roses. Little Bruce Hart, a nephew of the bride was ring bearer and this he brought in on a (Continued on page Five) Visit to Philippi. Accompanied by Dr. B. F. J and Master Luther Jones, the w went to Philippi church Sunda speak in the interest of the War ings Stamps, having been given assignment by the county chain The crops all along the road bet\ Edgefield and Philippi, almost \ out exception, are very fine. It pears that the acreage of corn is up to that of last year and the corn is probably not as fine, yet t is much fine corn in this portioi the county. The cotton is espec: fine for early in July and unless s unfavorable conditions befall it fore the harvesting season, a i large yield of cotton will be m When we reached Philippi Sun School was in progress. Mr. Ge( W. Scott is the popular and cap; superintendent. Immediately a Sunday School the writer was gi the opportunity by the beloved ] tor, Rev. A. C. Baker, to present War Savings Stamps. This cause been previously presented at Phi pi, and the people of the three sci districts subscribed in the aggreg about $30,000, which was a very triotic response. Instead of the sermon being pre ed by the pastor, it was preached Rev. John E. Jackson, a son of ] Henry W. Jackson, who comple his course in the seminary and i been actively engaged in the mil try for some time . He has appl for a chaplaincy in the army and well endorsed for this special assij ment. Mr. Jackson preached a v< earnest sermon, holding up the Chi tian character of Robert E. Lee an ideal or model worthy of emu tion. j At the close of the sermon a br conference was held, among ot! matters the purchase of a piano 1 ing considered. A committee was ? pointed to raise the necessary mon? The Edgefield trio accepted an i vitation from Mr. Henry Jackson go to his home for dinner. A sum tuous feast "was beautifully -servi and watermelon and peaches we also served later in the afternoo The brief stay in this very hosp able home and the entire day we greatly enjoyed, making the occash one of pleasant memories. Died in Harness. (Charlotte Observer.) In accordance with his express? wish, Senator Tillman died in ha ness, his death closing his remar] able and picturesque career of a most a quarter of a century in coi gress. While his friends and admire] in South Carolina, Washington an the nation at large had been prepare to hear at any hour the unwelcom news of his demise, the anne un c( ment that death had finally come t him was received with sorrow by ten of thousands in the Carolinas an otlier states. Senator Tillman always had his op ponents in political and other affair and even his enemies, but there wa much to admire in him even by thos who did not support him or indorse always the measures which he advo cated. His methods back in the earl; days of his career, which won fo: him immediately upon his entra?o into the senate the nickname of "Th< Pitchfork Senator," were not alto gether to the liking of a large ele ment of thoughtful people whost opinions are worth while, but ever many of these were forced to admire his fighting qualilties and to recog nize in him a man of ability, forceful aggressive and even powerful As the years passed the number of his friei.J? and admirers grew, and he dev. ed in the esteem and confi dence of his fellow senators ard lead ers of his party generally. As a whole, his career in the Unit ed States senate has been one of much service to the nation, and ev erywhere there is regret that his ca reer is ended at this period of the na tion's history, when men of large caliber and patriotic mold, of expe rience and wisdom, men of keen in sight into the. country's purposes and plans in the world war, men who are wiling to follow the leadership of the nation's spokesman, are much needed in Washington. Civic League will meet at the Red Cross rooms July 15th,"Monday, at 5:30 o'clock P. M. Mrs. W. L. Dunovant. RED OAK GROVE. War Savings Stamps Campaign Presented. First Water melon of Season. Pas tor Visits Members. The monthly meeting at Red Oak Grove had another interest added to the service last Sunday. Mr. J. H. Cantelou presented to the people in, a most interesting manner data con cerning the importance of supporting War Savings Stamps. Flat Rock school district contrite uted $500.35 more to the amount al-; ready subscribed on the 24 ult. We think the people are becoming-j more interested and aroused to the' purpose for which War Savings} Stamps stand, placing each of us asj it does in an easy position to help! win in*this great world war, and may-f none of us be slackers. Old Edgefield must do her bit. While this war is cruel, our dear Heavenly Father in mercy calls us us to cease from sin and wickedness, and come back to the better and nob ler things of life which the multi tudes, seemingly had overlooked. And now things seem more to indicated that God is supreme. When the world:ji' realizes the truth then will come the J dawning; yes, the great struggle fdr the sake of righteousness will have j ended. - . - 2??\ We believe that this war, even with 'f. all its horrors and sadness will be the means of bringing many souls to our Savior and will make us a better peo- , pie. Hence, the world will be a better, 'j place in which to live. We feel that there are those who will be constrained to subscribe more to War Savings Stamps since our old county has not roached its quota because that means only a fraction over two dollars per capita. Aid your children like this moth er who took two of her little boys, the j eldest not eleven, and let them scrub, giving each a room, and then giving i them the War Savings Stamps. This j is a beautiful method'by which ou;-: children can be taught economy,'in dustry and self-denial, all of which must come in the formation of char acter. The relatives and friends of Mr. O'Neal Timmerman of Towns, Ga., formerly of this section, have extend ed a warm welcome to him during his stay of two weeks. Marked attention has been given him by his friends, both young and old. Mr. William Bailey, another of our former neighbors, but now re siding near Callison, who has just re turned from Columbia, having been before the naval board for examina tion, came down to visit his old friends before his departure for mili tary training. Tillman has many warm friends here and elsewhere who are extending their best wishes to him. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hamilton were the guests last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Lamb, worshipping fct Red Ook Grove. Mr. Hamilton subscribed a thousand dollars for his school dis trict for War Savings Stamps. Mr. Willie McManus, also his moth er of Edgefield have been on a visit to the latter's mother, Mrs. Maggie Griffis. Mr. J. T. Griffis brought to our home the firs't watermelons we have had this_ season. He enjoys most to share his melons with his neighbors. Mr. Bruce Timmerman had as his guests last Saturday night quite a gathering of his friends in honor of Mr. Tillman Bailey and Mr. O'Neal Timmerman. " Mrs. G. W. Bussey and Mrs. Lamb spent last Thursday with Mrs. J. C. Harvley at Modoc, whose health is now such that her friends have urged her to take a period of rest at Glenn Springs. We have had with us this week Rev. G. W. Bussey, doing pastorial visiting. During his stay he was call ed to Modoc to preach the funeral of the little girl of Mr. and Mrs. Land of North Carolina. Though on ly two months old, the short stay made the going away of the little babe a severe shock to its fond par ents. Our hearts go out to them in their bereavement. We have a beautiful line of ladies waists, such as georgettes, crepe de chine and China silk, and also wash waists. Come in and we would like to show them to you. ISRAEL MUKASHY. SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE ieutenant Greneker Writes In terestingly of France to His Mother, Mrs. H. N. Greneker. June 5, 1918. Tours. earest Mama: As yet I have not heard from you jut I am patiently waiting and at the me time very anxiously. It is gen rally about a month before one hears Mn as I landed on the 23rd it should not be long. Since I wrote you I have been to Blois and St. Agnor. Blois is a very beautiful place and jpri?le there I went through the Cha teau de Blois where Napoleon, all the jSenrys, Catherines and a great many more lived. I saw the secret place in t?ie wall where Catherine kept her poison, her bed room, prayer room, dungeon (which you couldn't even blow up now). I also saw the spot where Duke the Somebody was killed by Henry's order and a thousand oth er historical things which I don't know a thing about. Some of the naintings dated as far back as 1200 but were as plain as one of Miss Eliza Mims' which was painted yesterday. [There is very little wood work about (foe Chateau but such work you nev er saw. To give you an idea: Each wall is covered with figures and no two figures are alike. How in the world these people ever did what they did I do not see. But it is there and will be there for a long, long time. Then the cathedrals are wonderful too, and are too beautiful to describe. The French are wonderful arch build fers and in Blois I was on a bridge iyhich is 201 years old and good as eyer. Yesterday over at St. Agnor there was not much to see except the river. Get your map and find the Loir ?nd you will see where I have been. t The other day on a little hike I Saw a flock of-wild ducks and if I fad had a gun I could have had more "- say about them. I suppose you saw in the "papers j where the President Lincoln was sunk on her way back. Well, this ship came over right in front of me and I saw her when she left the port going out. Of course they will sink a few but if the Kaiser just knew how many were getting by, he wouldn't be very hap py over these results. His day is ap proaching. Nobody here is at all wor ried about the war because we all believe that Foch has not even shown one of his best cards. The Americans are growing in popularity every day with the French. I will tell you what I want you to start among the school children and that is, to respect our flag and our national song. When the French or American colors pass over here, ev ery little boy, no matter how small, | takes off his hat. It is the same dur- ? ing the singing or playing of the na tional songs. I have seen more than one grown American just, stand still. It is a ^shame. Another person I would like to see and very much, is General Wood over here. The soldiers are bil lited with French and in every barn or house you pass, some red headed soldier from the South, North, East or West will stick his head up and say "Hello, Goodbye, Good Luck. I wish I were going to the front instead of staying back here." I was talking to an officer the other day who was try ing to get officers to transfer to the Gas Service but I told him I wanted to fight it out with the boys. I am leaving today for Paris where I hope to see somebody from home as nearly everybody in the world meets somebody else there whom he knows. I never have believed that long range gun was a reality but now I am going to see. I am learning a little French and can get along very well but the French seem to learn English better than I do French. Of course I do not expect anything to happen but if anything ever does, don't want any mourning in spirit or dress because it would not be a loss but a gain to give your life for your country at a time like this. When you get over here and see things as they are you are all inspi ration and want to go and do. The little French girls from about six or seven to 12 years are the pretti est and dearest girls on earth and my vacant time finds me playing with them. They have just learned to use chewing gum and oh, my! Some lit tle angel will come up and say, "Hel Camp Branch News. We are having some rain this morn ing and clouds seem to be getting heavy so we may have plenty yet. We were glad to have with us this week Mr. Tom DeLaughter from Ola and Mr. Alex, from North Augusta. They returned home Monday. Mrs. Essie Bledsoe spent a delight ful week with her aunt, returning to Augusta Sunday afternoon. Mr. Coleman and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Griffis and little Calvin, also Mr. Edwards, were visitors in the home of Mr. 0. M. Burnett. A crowd from this community at tended the barbecue of Mr. G. W. Hightower near Belvedere and all enjoyed it very much. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. DeLaughter en tertained a few friends Saturday ev ening in honor of their guests, Miss es Nellie and Sallie DeLaughter of North Augusta, Mr. S. L. Matthews of Camp Hancock, Mr. Furman Mat thews of Ellenton, S. C., and Mrs. H. G. Barrow of Belvedere, and they returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre from North Carolina were among their friends last week. The Misses DeLaughter and Miss Janie Burnett, also Mr. Trap Burton motored to Columbia Sunday week to see their brother at camp Jackson. Mrs. Nettie DeLaughter spent a pleasant day with her brother, Mr. Jas. Bartley of Johnston, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. John Burnett spent a delightful day with Mrs. Lou Bai ley. ..?..*? ?w? .* ??' . - - We see a few navy boys at home now on a 30-day furlough. They are Mr. Claud Eubanks, Mr. Warren Reel and Mr. Calvin Seigler. We all enjoyed seeing the .parade in Augusta July 4th. It was just fine. Edgefield's Fh*3t Victim. Mrs. Eva W. Ouzts received a tel egram Saturday from the authorities in Washington stating that her son, J. P. Ouzts, who has been in Europe with the marines for several months, was missing in action. It is inferred fro ir/ this meager inf orraation_ that he fell into the hands of the Germans as a prisoner. This is the first Edge field county boy who has thus far suffered at the hands of the enemy or become prisoner. Our American soldiers are proving themselves to be brave and daring, and in their eager ness to drive the Huns back it is prob able that they go beyond the danger line, or line of safety, without real izing it. Those Golden Stars. In every home where flies the ser vice flag with a golden star and in every home to which the golden star may come, mother and father and all should read what Abraham Lincoln wrote to a Civil War Mother: "I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the adjutant general of Massachu setts that you are the mother of live sons who died gloriously on the ,field of battle. I feel how weak and fruit less must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that be found in the thanks of the republic they died to save. I pray our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you on ly the cherished memory of the loved and the lost and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Greenville Piedmont. Red Cross Notice. The ladies of all auxiliaries will find the Red Cross rooms open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 12 o'clock, and on ev ery afternoon except Saturday after half past four. At the meeting of the executive committee on July 6 it was decided to change the day of meeting from Saturday to Friday. Members of this committee will please notice this change and come on the first and third Fridays of each month. Annie M. Clisby, Publicity chairman. lo, chewing gum." Who could help but feel proud to be here? I won't have a cent as long as I can make them happy. With love to you all and my prayers and good wishes for you. Your devoted son, Benj. I MT. ZION NEWS. Ladies Busy With Canning and Preserving. Mr. Smith's Barn Burned. Pro tracted Meeting. After a period of dry weather we are having-refreshing showers which is improving everything. The ladies of our community are real busy canning and preserving. Some of those that are not fortu nate enough to have fruit have been benefitted by the kindness of Mr. E. M. Padgett furniehing them a nice supply as he has a splendid orchard. We are indeed glad to report that Mrs. Franklin is much im proved. Mrs. Estelle Weeks is visiting her aunt Mrs. E. Barton. Mrs. Faunie Murphey is spend ing a while with her daughter, Mrs. M. W. Carpenter. Miss Marie Padgett is expected home Ute latter part of this month. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Riley and Mr. W. 0. Murphey and Miss Emma Murphy were visitors at the home of Mr. M. W. Carpenter Sunday afternoon. Misses Lilla Mae Padgett and Mabel Carpenter haye been ap pointed to Bell W. S. S. in this district. Mrs. Susan Garner has returned home after an extended visit with relatives in different parts of Georgia. A few weeks ago Mr. L. C. Smith sustained a considerable loss by fire, two barns were burned, a horse and mule and a large supply of food stuff. Also his new car. The friends of Mr. Y. E. Padgett will be interested to learn that he 03s reached "over-seas," safely. Several from our community went to Trenton last Thursday to attend the funeral of Senator B. R.. Tillman. , On our last preaching day the announcement was. made that our anuual revival vi ill begin fourth Sunday of this month. We hope lo have a large number of visitors. Letter From Percy Ouzts to His Mother. France, May 6, 1918. Dear Mother: Just a few lines this morning to lot you know bow I am. After com ing back from the trenches I waa asked.if I wanted to work in the 1st sergeant's office of my company* as you know I used to work in the office on Paris Island, BO I am in the office now. 1 came over here to do ray bit and if they want we here I am per fectly willing to stay. To me it matters not whereT am. I haven't bad any mail since Feb. 1st., 1918, before I left the states, except one letter from Wat son. You can't imagine how it makes one feel coming over to a foreign country, though it isn't so bad be cause there are mure Americans than Frenchmen where we are. It seems just like you were in the states as far as the language is con cerned, but the country is entirely different. I am Your devoted son, J. P. Ouzts. 51st Co,. 2nd Battalion, 5th Reg. U. S. M. C., A. E. F. Via P. M. New York City. The Outlook Encouraging. Sitting by the window of one of the coaches attached to the train that was to carry the Tillman funeral part back to Washington from Tren ton, Uncle Joe Cannon of Illinois dean of the house and a national fig ure, declared that he did not think the people of this section were in any danger of starvation. He had observ ed the splendid crops in the "ridge section." The same thought occurred to others who journeyed yesterday to Trenton. Magnificent fields of cot ton and corn are to be seen all along the road from Columbia to Trenton. Every home place has its garden, too, and from the road it seemed that ev ry garden was planted to the limit. The vegetables looked fresh and fine. As Uncle Joe says, there is no dan ger of starvation in the "ridge sec tion" of South Carolina.-Columbia Record.